Psalms for All Seasons ‎#96H

96H. O Sing a New Song

Text Information

• First Line: O sing a new song to the Lord
• Title: O Sing a New Song
• Author (stanzas): Helen L. Wright (1983)
• Author (refrain): Hal H. Hopson
• Refrain First Line: O sing a new song to the Lord
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 96
• Topic: Church Year: Advent; Disciples / Calling; Earth; Elements of Worship: Call to Worship; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; Enthronement Psalms; God as: Judge; God as: King; God's: Reigning; God's: Sovereignty; God's: Wonders; God's: Deeds; God's: Glory; God's: Justice; God's: Majesty; God's: Name; God's: Power; God's: Strength; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Idols and Idolatry; Joy; Judgment; Mission; Music and Musicians; New Creation; Occasional Services: Civic / National Occasions; Offering of Sacrifice; People of God / Church: Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church: Witnessing; Rejoicing; Temple; Ten Commandments: 2nd Commandment (do not make graven emages); The Creation; Truth; Witness; Year A, B, C, Christmas I, December 24 or 25; Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 16-22; Year C, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 9th Sunday; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 29-June 4 (if after Trinity Sunday)
• Copyright: Stanzas © 1986 Helen L. Wright; Refrain © 1986 Hope Publishing Company

Tune Information

• Name: [O sing a new song to the Lord]
• Composer: Hal H. Hopson
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1986 Hope Publishing Company
• Notes: The singing of the chanted verses, in unison or harmony, is not difficult. If invited to join in singing on the even verses, most will pick it up rather intuitively. Move according to the natural rhythm of speech, taking care not to let the pace drag.